Great bonus question! I should have figured it out, given my penchant for !!

_________________"I don't understand this new wave of incredibly good-looking vampires. How can they do their hair and makeup so well when they can't see themselves in the mirror?" -- Mark Trenwith, comedian

I just wanted to say thanks to PAH for doing the last quiz. That was a good idea for the bonus question.

PAH, I also wanted to send you a short note about feeling unappreciated. I know you have done and do a lot of work on the forum. This site does not run itself. Many tasks take a lot of time. If doing these tasks feels more like work to you instead of fun, then I highly recommend that you take a break (as you indicated you will). When the fun becomes work, it's time to take a step back and evaluate the situation. My impression is that you have many things to do in your life and maintaining this site has become a burden that you don't need. I will not hesitate to drop activities on the forum when things get crazy at home. I don't like doing that when I know people are waiting for things to get done, but my family takes priority.

Also, thanks to the other forum "hosts" (the proper name escapes me at the moment). Sometimes fun takes a lot of work and I, for one, appreciate the effort.

I hope you are able to get some "me" time, and come back to participate in whatever level you feel comfortable.

If nobody has an objection, I'd like to put together another trivia quiz. I'll do some studying on a potential subject (suggestions welcome) if the consensus is positive, or at least not negative. My first thought would be a Christmas holiday quiz in preparation for the winter holidays.

It’s near Christmas so I thought a Harry Potter Christmas Trivia Quiz would be appropriate. It is clear that Christmas is important in the world of Harry Potter. Many important things happen with Christmas as part of the scene. Some questions are meant to be nearly impossible and some not so difficult. As I have said before, I’m quite impressed how many people know the minutia in the Harry Potter books. I'm not making the quiz long to save time for you and me. So let the quiz begin!

1. Harry receives gifts from the Dursleys and sometimes we are aware of what the gift is. What are the three gifts we know about and what books are they in? (1 point per gift, 1 point for the correct book) Total points not given here.

2. In PoA, there are only 13 people at Christmas dinner (an unlucky number!). Two remain unnamed but the other 11 are specifically named. Can you name all 11 for 11 pts?

3. Not all Christmas Days were spent at Hogwarts. What years were spent at Hogwarts for 1 point?

4. Where else was Harry on Christmas Day? (Where was he when he woke up?), 1 point each, I won’t show total points here since that will give the answer to #3.

5. In what books did Harry participate in a snowball fight? 1 point per book.

6. In the books that Harry left Hogwarts for Christmas, what are the methods mentioned for travel to and from the school? ( Hint: Not all are mentioned) (1 point each)

7. Three different hats from Wizard Crackers are mentioned in the books. Two for Dumbledore and one for Harry. Name them for 1 point each

8. What color jumpers (sweaters) did Mrs. Weasley give to Harry? Specifically, there are 2 years where a pattern and color are mentioned (1 point for each pattern, 1 point for each color, 1 point for each book, 6 total points). Another year has a color without a pattern (1 point for color, 1 point for the book, 2 points total). Grand total = 8 pts.

Good luck to all!BB

Last edited by Betelgeuse Black on Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:23 pm; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : Noticed an unplanned hint and spelling errors...)

OK, I'll have a go at your devilishly hard quiz BB. I'm afraid I'm going to embarrass myself with how little of these details I can recall, but hopefully that will encourage more people to have a go.

Spoiler:

1. Harry receives gifts from the Dursleys and sometimes we are aware of what the gift is. What are the three gifts we know about and what books are they in? (1 point per gift, 1 point for the correct book) Total points not given here.I'm pretty sure Harry receives a pair of mustard coloured knobbly socks, cast offs from Vernon if I remember rightly. I'm going to guess this was in Philosopher's Stone.In Chamber of Secrets Harry receives a 50p coin taped to a piece of paper. I guess Harry would also have received a present from the Dursleys in POA, but I can't remember what it was!

2. In PoA, there are only 13 people at Christmas dinner (an unlucky number!). Two remain unnamed but the other 11 are specifically named. Can you name all 11 for 11 pts?Harry, Ron, Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Trelawney, Flitwick, Sprout, Hagrid, a couple of first years? I'm really only sure about the first six of those - how embarrassing!

3. Not all Christmas Days were spent at Hogwarts. What years were spent at Hogwarts for 1 point?PS, COS, POA, GOF

4. Where else was Harry on Christmas Day? (Where was he when he woke up?), 1 point each, I won’t show total points here since that will give the answer to #3.OotP - 12 Grimmauld PlaceHBP - The BurrowDH - Camping in the vicinity of Godric's Hollow

5. In what books did Harry participate in a snowball fight? 1 point per book.Philosopher's Stone, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire

6. In the books that Harry left Hogwarts for Christmas, what are the methods mentioned for travel to and from the school? ( Hint: Not all are mentioned) (1 point each)OotP - Portkey to 12GP, Floo powder back to school (it had been connected to McGonagall's office especially for the occasionHBP - Not sure how they got there - was it the train? Now I'm thinking they used Floo powder again to get back to school. Maybe I'm mis-remembering the detail above from the wrong book.

7. Three different hats from Wizard Crackers are mentioned in the books. Two for Dumbledore and one for Harry. Name them for 1 point eachOne that looked like Neville's grandmother's hatCan't remember the other two - oh the shame!

8. What color jumpers (sweaters) did Mrs. Weasley give to Harry? Specifically, there are 2 years where a pattern and color are mentioned (1 point for each pattern, 1 point for each color, 1 point for each book, 6 total points). Another year has a color without a pattern (1 point for color, 1 point for the book, 2 points total). Grand total = 8 pts.PS - Green jumper with a H patternThere was a jumper with a golden snitch - not sure what colour it was, I'll go for Gryffindor red - not sure what book it was in either, let's guess COSFor the colour without a pattern, I'll guess GOF and maroon - although Ron normally gets the maroon ones

1. A tissue, a 50 pence piece and a pair of Vernon's old socks. No idea which books they are in. I'll go with the socks in PS, 50p in CS and the tissue in POA. 2. Professor Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, Professor Trelawney, Professor Snape, Professor Flitwick, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Derek ( The kid that DD offered the chipolatas to, lol!), a couple of surly-looking Slytherins?3. PS, COS, POA, GOF.4. He was at 12 Grimmauld place in OotP, The Burrow in HBP but I can't remember where he was in DH (I remember Godric's Hollow on Xmas Eve, but dunno where they went from there).5. Err, COS and GOF.6. Floo Powder, Knight Bus...I assume train is the usual method.7. Rear Admiral's hat, a flowery bonnet and a vulture topped hat.8. Bottle green (PS), red with a Hungarian Horntail on (GOF), green with snitches on?

I'm so sorry I forgot to post my quiz! And I had it written down and everything.

Here's my attempt at BB's quiz ~

Spoiler:

1. Harry receives gifts from the Dursleys and sometimes we are aware of what the gift is. What are the three gifts we know about and what books are they in? (1 point per gift, 1 point for the correct book) Total points not given here. Umm...A toothpick (PS), 50p (CoS), A pair of Uncle Vernon's old socks (GoF)

2. In PoA, there are only 13 people at Christmas dinner (an unlucky number!). Two remain unnamed but the other 11 are specifically named. Can you name all 11 for 11 pts? Dumbledore, Harry, Ron, Hermione, McGonagal, Snape, Percy, Fred, George, Sybil Trelawney...

3. Not all Christmas Days were spent at Hogwarts. What years were spent at Hogwarts for 1 point? 1, 2, 3, and 4

4. Where else was Harry on Christmas Day? (Where was he when he woke up?), 1 point each, I won’t show total points here since that will give the answer to #3. OOTP - #12 Grimmauld Place, HBP - The Burrow, DH - Godric's Hollow.

5. In what books did Harry participate in a snowball fight? 1 point per book. PoA and GoF?

6. In the books that Harry left Hogwarts for Christmas, what are the methods mentioned for travel to and from the school? ( Hint: Not all are mentioned) (1 point each)OOTP - Left by portkey, returned on Knight Bus. HBP - Left by Hogwarts Express.

7. Three different hats from Wizard Crackers are mentioned in the books. Two for Dumbledore and one for Harry. Name them for 1 point each. Vulture hat, Bonnet, and umm...can't remember.

8. What color jumpers (sweaters) did Mrs. Weasley give to Harry? Specifically, there are 2 years where a pattern and color are mentioned (1 point for each pattern, 1 point for each color, 1 point for each book, 6 total points). Another year has a color without a pattern (1 point for color, 1 point for the book, 2 points total). Grand total = 8 pts. Green with H (PS), Green with snitch (OOTP), Green (POA).

1. Harry receives gifts from the Dursleys and sometimes we are aware of what the gift is. What are the three gifts we know about and what books are they in? (1 point per gift, 1 point for the correct book) Total points not given here.

A penny (PS?); a pair of Vernon's old socks (GoF?)

2. In PoA, there are only 13 people at Christmas dinner (an unlucky number!). Two remain unnamed but the other 11 are specifically named. Can you name all 11 for 11 pts?

3. Not all Christmas Days were spent at Hogwarts. What years were spent at Hogwarts for 1 point?

PS, CoS, PoA, GoF

4. Where else was Harry on Christmas Day? (Where was he when he woke up?), 1 point each, I won’t show total points here since that will give the answer to #3.

OotP: 12GP; HBP: the Burrow; DH: in the tent somewhere in a forest after fleeing from Godric's Hollow and before going to the Forest of Dean.

5. In what books did Harry participate in a snowball fight? 1 point per book.

PS, GoF

6. In the books that Harry left Hogwarts for Christmas, what are the methods mentioned for travel to and from the school? ( Hint: Not all are mentioned) (1 point each)

OotP: Floo Network?

7. Three different hats from Wizard Crackers are mentioned in the books. Two for Dumbledore and one for Harry. Name them for 1 point each

All I can remember is the witch's hat with the vulture for Dumbledore, and I think Harry got a similar one.

8. What color jumpers (sweaters) did Mrs. Weasley give to Harry? Specifically, there are 2 years where a pattern and color are mentioned (1 point for each pattern, 1 point for each color, 1 point for each book, 6 total points). Another year has a color without a pattern (1 point for color, 1 point for the book, 2 points total). Grand total = 8 pts.

Complete the tests in any or all of the following magical subjects. You can do the different tests at different times if you like. Total number of points (if you do all the tests): 100.

Enjoy the challenge!

I. Arithmancy 10 pointsList:1. a magical object of which there is only one in magical history2. two magical people with the same animal as Patronus3. three related magical objects4. the animals of the four Hogwarts houses5. five towers of Hogwarts Castle6. the first names of six brothers7. seven tasks belonging to the same quest8. eight appointed Defence Against the Dark Arts teachers of Hogwarts9. nine people who (righteously or not) held the title of Headmaster / Headmistress of Hogwarts10. ten Harry Potter books written by J. K. Rowling.

II. Astronomy 10 pointsThe answers are astronomical words which are names of HP characters as well.

1. The name of this star means 'Little King':2. 'Female warrior', a star in the constellation Orion, also known as 'the Amazon star':3. The name of the moon and the first name of a young witch:4. A constellation named after a king's beautiful daughter in Greek mythology:5. The brightest star in the sky, in the Canis Major constellation, also known as 'the Dog Star':

III. Care of Magical Creatures 10 pointsPart 1. How well do you know the compulsory readings? 2 points1. Who is the author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?2. How can you open The Monster Book of Monsters without getting bitten?

Part 2. Magical Creatures 8 points1. The colours of unicorns: Unicorn foals are …...................... They turn ….......................... when they are about two years old. Fully grown unicorns are pure …........................2. Who can see thestrals?3. A …........................................ is a hybrid creature bred by crossing manticores and fire-crabs.4. What can you use a niffler for?5. List four breeds of dragons (½ point each).

Part 2. Which charm would you use to do the following? 3 pointsa) to conceal a secretb) to open a locked doorc) to travel underwater or through an area that has a bad smell

V. Defence Against the Dark Arts 10 points1. Where can you expect to come across a hinkypunk?2. What magic would you use to get rid of a Dementor?3. What medicine would you give someone suffering from the aftereffects of a Dementor's presence?4. What spell do you need if you want to get rid of a Boggart?5. When do werewolves become dangerous?6. How can you make a werewolf harmless?7. What do you need to resist the Imperius Curse?8. Who is the only person in wizarding history who has survived a Killing Curse?9. What process can heal a torn soul?10. Give the title of a book you can use to learn the practical aspects of DADA.

VI. Divination 10 pointsPart 1: Who said the following? 5 pointsa) "Many witches and wizards, talented though they are in the area of loud bangs and smells and sudden disappearings, are yet unable to penetrate the veiled mysteries of the future." b) "I think Divination seems very woolly.... A lot of guesswork, if you ask me." c) “Divination is one of the most imprecise branches of magic. I shall not conceal from you that I have very little patience with it.”d) “... it was against my inclination to allow the subject of Divination to continue at all.”e) "We watch the skies for the great tides of evil or change that are sometimes marked there. It may take ten years to be sure of what we are seeing."

Part 2. Match the tea leaf symbols with their meanings as described in Unfogging the Future. 3 points

VII. Herbology 10 points1. Aconite is also known as ….................. or ….........................2. Which plant is an essential ingredient in the potion that is an antidote for Petrification?3. What can you use to fight Devil's Snare?4. What plant should you eat when you want to have gills and webbed hands and feet?5. Which of the following plants has healing powers? a) dittany b) pomegranate c) Screechsnap6. Which plant contains a substance that, when properly diluted and processed, can be used to cure acne?7. What is the name of the following plant? Fat pink pods with seeds that burst into flower if dropped: 8. Which plant spews Stinksap upon contact?9. Dirigible Plums are said to help a person accept the …...............................

VIII. History of Magic (this time not about goblin wars...) 10 pointsPart 1. Put the following historical events in chronological order. (Number them so that 1 means the earliest event etc.) 4 points

a) the breaking up of the friendship between Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin b) the prophecy with the words “...the one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies...” is heardc) the death of Sir Nicholas de Mimsy Porpingtond) the founding of Ollivander'se) the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecyf) the founding of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardryg) the making of the Philosopher's Stoneh) the defeat of Gellert Grindelwald

Part 2. Read the following Famous Wizards cards and fill the gaps (½ point for each correct answer) 5 points

a) The three (1)…......................... brothers, Antioch, (2)........... and Ignotus, were the original owners and probably inventors of the legendary objects known as the (3)…....................... Ignotus's grave can still be seen in the graveyard of (4)........................................

b) This most controversial and enigmatic of Hogwarts Headmasters, (5)…................................. inherited the circular office and the throne-like chair from Albus Dumbledore. During his career, he taught two subjects, namely (6)…......................... and (7)…......................... at Hogwarts, and he invented several spells using the pseudonym (8 )….......................................... . Contrary to all appearances and general belief, he was Dumbledore's man and spy through and through in the wizard wars of the second half of the 20th century. He defied Tom Riddle's Legilimency powers using his superb (9)…........................ skills. Posthumously, he was called “the (10)…........................ I ever knew” by Harry Potter.

Part 3. List the names of three Ministers of Magic. 1 point

IX. Potions 10 pointsPart 1. Complete the quote. One word for each space. 2 points"You are here to learn the (1)--------- science and exact (2)---------- of potionmaking... I don't expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with its shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through human veins, (3) ------------ the mind, ensnaring the senses.... I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew (4)-----------------, even stopper death -- if you aren't as big a bunch of dunderheads as I usually have to teach."

Part 2. Which potions are described? 3 pointsa) This is a colourless, odourless potion, which looks like pure water.b) This potion has a distinctive mother-of-pearl sheen and its steam rises in spirals.c) This potion has the colour of molten gold. Large drops leap like goldfish above its surface without spilling.

Part 4. Answer the questions. 3 points1. What potion would you use to regrow lost bones?2. Which potion cures the common cold?3. What can you use a bezoar for?

X. Transfiguration 10 points1. What is the difference between a werewolf and an Animagus? 1 point2. If you looked at the register of Animagi in the school year 1993-1994, how many 20th century names did you find there? 1 point3. Give one of the names on the above-mentioned list. 1 point4. Supposing that the animal shape of the Animagus is a symbolic reference to the human character of the Animagus, what characteristics do you think the following shapes suggest? 5 points

a) dogb) stagc) ratd) cate) beetle5. What is a metamorphmagus? Give an example, too. 1 point6. Complete the quote. One word for each space. 1 point"Transfiguration is some of the most (1)-------- and dangerous magic you will learn at Hogwarts,” she said. “Anyone messing around in my class will leave and not come back. You have been (2) ----------."

II. Astronomy 10 pointsThe answers are astronomical words which are names of HP characters as well.

1. No idea!2. Bellatrix? 3. Luna4. Merope?5. Sirius

III. Care of Magical Creatures 10 pointsPart 1. How well do you know the compulsory readings? 2 points1. Newt Scamander2. Stroke it on the binding

Part 2. Magical Creatures 8 points1. The colours of unicorns: Unicorn foals are gold. They turn silver? when they are about two years old. Fully grown unicorns are pure white.2. People who have seen death.3. Blast-ended Newt4. Finding shiny things5. Common Welsh Green, Norwegian Ridgeback, Hebridean Black, Swedish Shorthorn?

Part 2. Which charm would you use to do the following? 3 pointsa) Fidelius charmb) ...c) I remember the bubble effect but not the name.

V. Defence Against the Dark Arts 10 points1. Swamps?2. Patronus charm3. Chocolate4. Riddikulus5. Over the three days of a full moon.6. Wolfsbane potion7. Training with Alastor Moody?8. Harry Potter9. Can it be healed? Time?10. ...

VII. Herbology 10 points1. Aconite is also known as wolfsbane? or asphodel.2. Mandrake3. Fire4. Gillyweed5. Which of the following plants has healing powers?a) dittany6. ...7. ...8. Mimbulus mimbletonia?9. Truth?

VIII. History of Magic (this time not about goblin wars...) 10 pointsPart 1. Put the following historical events in chronological order. (Number them so that 1 means the earliest event etc.) 4 points

a) 3b) 8c) 5d) 1e) 6f) 2g) 4h) 7

Part 2. Read the following Famous Wizards cards and fill the gaps (½ point for each correct answer) 5 points

a) The three (1) Percival? brothers, Antioch, (2) ? and Ignotus, were the original owners and probably inventors of the legendary objects known as the (3) Deathly Hallows. Ignotus's grave can still be seen in the graveyard of (4) Godric's Hollow

b) This most controversial and enigmatic of Hogwarts Headmasters, (5) Severus Snape inherited the circular office and the throne-like chair from Albus Dumbledore. During his career, he taught two subjects, namely (6) Potions and (7) Defence Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts, and he invented several spells using the pseudonym (8 ) The Half-blood Prince. Contrary to all appearances and general belief, he was Dumbledore's man and spy through and through in the wizard wars of the second half of the 20th century. He defied Tom Riddle's Legilimency powers using his superb (9) Occlumency skills. Posthumously, he was called “the (10) bravest man I ever knew” by Harry Potter.

Part 3. List the names of three Ministers of Magic. 1 point

1) Cornelius Fudge2) Kingsley Shacklebolt3) Rufus Scrimgeour

IX. Potions 10 pointsPart 1. Complete the quote. One word for each space. 2 points"You are here to learn the (1) subtle? science and exact (2) precision? of potionmaking... I don't expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with its shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through human veins, (3) bewitching the mind, ensnaring the senses.... I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew (4) glory, even stopper death -- if you aren't as big a bunch of dunderheads as I usually have to teach."

Part 2. Which potions are described? 3 pointsa) Veritaserumb) Draft of the Living Death?c) Liquid Luck

Part 3. Match the list of ingredients with the potion. 2 pointsa) 1b) 3c) 2d) 4

Part 4. Answer the questions. 3 points1. ...2. The one that shoots smoke out of your ears.3. Treating people who have been poisoned.

X. Transfiguration 10 points1. A person who is an animagus can become their animal at any time - not just the full moon.2. Four3. Minerva McGonagall4. a) Friendly and loyalb) Proud and territorialc) Small and sneakyd) Independent and intelligente) Hard skinned and scurries around5. A metamorphmagus can change characteristics of their appearance at will. An example is Nymphadora Tonks.6. Complete the quote. One word for each space. 1 point"Transfiguration is some of the most (1)powerful and dangerous magic you will learn at Hogwarts,” she said. “Anyone messing around in my class will leave and not come back. You have been (2) warned."

I also need to do a re-read, but I love a challenge so I promise I will attempt all questions without looking anything up. Here goes...

Spoiler:

I. Arithmancy 10 pointsList:1. a magical object of which there is only one in magical historyThe resurrection stone (?)2. two magical people with the same animal as PatronusMinerva McGonagall and Dolores Umbridge (cat)3. three related magical objectsThe Deathly Hallows - the Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone, the Invisibility Cloak4. the animals of the four Hogwarts housesBadger, Eagle, Lion, Snake5. five towers of Hogwarts CastleAstronomy tower, Gryffindor Tower, Ravenclaw Tower, owlery (?) and ???6. the first names of six brothersRon, Fred, George, Percy, Bill, Charlie7. seven tasks belonging to the same questThe hunt for the horcruxes - find and destroy the diary, the Peverell ring, the Slytherin locket, the Hufflepuff cup, the Ravenclaw diadem, Nagini, Harrycrux8. eight appointed Defence Against the Dark Arts teachers of HogwartsQuirrell, Lockhart, Lupin, Moody, Umbridge, Snape, Carrow and Professor Merrythought (?)9. nine people who (righteously or not) held the title of Headmaster / Headmistress of HogwartsI don't think there's any way I can remember 9 - Albus Dumbledore; Minerva McGonagall; Severus Snape; Dolores Umbridge; Armando Dippet; Phineas Nigellus Black; Dilys Derwent...??10. ten Harry Potter books written by J. K. Rowling.Philosopher's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch through the Ages, Tales of Beedle the Bard.

II. Astronomy 10 pointsThe answers are astronomical words which are names of HP characters as well.

1. The name of this star means 'Little King':Regulus2. 'Female warrior', a star in the constellation Orion, also known as 'the Amazon star':Bellatrix3. The name of the moon and the first name of a young witch:Luna4. A constellation named after a king's beautiful daughter in Greek mythology:No idea - is this Hermione?5. The brightest star in the sky, in the Canis Major constellation, also known as 'the Dog Star':Sirius

III. Care of Magical Creatures 10 pointsPart 1. How well do you know the compulsory readings? 2 points1. Who is the author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?Newt Scamander2. How can you open The Monster Book of Monsters without getting bitten?Stroke it along the spine.

Part 2. Magical Creatures 8 points1. The colours of unicorns: Unicorn foals are ….....gold.............. They turn ….....silver................ when they are about two years old. Fully grown unicorns are pure …....white...............2. Who can see thestrals?People who have seen death3. A …....Blast-Ended Skrewt.................... is a hybrid creature bred by crossing manticores and fire-crabs.4. What can you use a niffler for?To find treasure5. List four breeds of dragons (½ point each).Hungarian Horntail, Welsh Green, Antipodean Opaleye, Chinese Fireball

Part 2. Which charm would you use to do the following? 3 pointsa) to conceal a secretFidelius Charmb) to open a locked doorAlohomorac) to travel underwater or through an area that has a bad smellBubble-head charm

V. Defence Against the Dark Arts 10 points1. Where can you expect to come across a hinkypunk?A boggy, marshy area2. What magic would you use to get rid of a Dementor?Cast a Patronus - Expecto Patronum3. What medicine would you give someone suffering from the aftereffects of a Dementor's presence?Chocolate - best medicine ever!4. What spell do you need if you want to get rid of a Boggart?Riddikulus5. When do werewolves become dangerous?At the full moon6. How can you make a werewolf harmless?Give it that potion to drink - I can't think what it's called7. What do you need to resist the Imperius Curse?Extremely strong willpower? 8. Who is the only person in wizarding history who has survived a Killing Curse?Harry Potter!9. What process can heal a torn soul?Remorse10. Give the title of a book you can use to learn the practical aspects of DADA.The Dark Arts: A Guide for Self-Protection

VI. Divination 10 pointsPart 1: Who said the following? 5 pointsa) "Many witches and wizards, talented though they are in the area of loud bangs and smells and sudden disappearings, are yet unable to penetrate the veiled mysteries of the future." Sybil Trelawneyb) "I think Divination seems very woolly.... A lot of guesswork, if you ask me."Hermione Granger c) “Divination is one of the most imprecise branches of magic. I shall not conceal from you that I have very little patience with it.”Minerva McGonagalld) “... it was against my inclination to allow the subject of Divination to continue at all.”Albus Dumbledoree) "We watch the skies for the great tides of evil or change that are sometimes marked there. It may take ten years to be sure of what we are seeing."Firenze

Part 2. Match the tea leaf symbols with their meanings as described in Unfogging the Future. 3 points

VII. Herbology 10 points1. Aconite is also known as …asphodel......... or …...deadly nightshade..........2. Which plant is an essential ingredient in the potion that is an antidote for Petrification?mandrake3. What can you use to fight Devil's Snare?Fire, warmth4. What plant should you eat when you want to have gills and webbed hands and feet?Gillyweed5. Which of the following plants has healing powers? a) dittany b) pomegranate c) Screechsnapdittany6. Which plant contains a substance that, when properly diluted and processed, can be used to cure acne?Bobotuber pus (?)7. What is the name of the following plant? Fat pink pods with seeds that burst into flower if dropped: Puffapod8. Which plant spews Stinksap upon contact?Mimbulus mimbletonia9. Dirigible Plums are said to help a person accept the ….unusual...(I'm pretty sure that's not the right word, but it's like the opposite of the mundane.)

VIII. History of Magic (this time not about goblin wars...) 10 pointsPart 1. Put the following historical events in chronological order. (Number them so that 1 means the earliest event etc.) 4 points

a) the breaking up of the friendship between Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin b) the prophecy with the words “...the one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies...” is heardc) the death of Sir Nicholas de Mimsy Porpingtond) the founding of Ollivander'se) the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecyf) the founding of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardryg) the making of the Philosopher's Stoneh) the defeat of Gellert Grindelwald

Part 2. Read the following Famous Wizards cards and fill the gaps (½ point for each correct answer) 5 points

a) The three (1)…....Peverell............ brothers, Antioch, (2).Cadmus..... and Ignotus, were the original owners and probably inventors of the legendary objects known as the (3)…Deathly Hallows............... Ignotus's grave can still be seen in the graveyard of (4)..Godric's Hollow....................

b) This most controversial and enigmatic of Hogwarts Headmasters, (5)…Severus Snape............. inherited the circular office and the throne-like chair from Albus Dumbledore. During his career, he taught two subjects, namely (6)…Potions.............. and (7)….Defence Against the Dark Arts.......... at Hogwarts, and he invented several spells using the pseudonym (8 )….Half-Blood Prince.................. . Contrary to all appearances and general belief, he was Dumbledore's man and spy through and through in the wizard wars of the second half of the 20th century. He defied Tom Riddle's Legilimency powers using his superb (9)…Occlumency........... skills. Posthumously, he was called “the (10)…..bravest man.......... I ever knew” by Harry Potter.

IX. Potions 10 pointsPart 1. Complete the quote. One word for each space. 2 points"You are here to learn the (1)-exquisite(?)--- science and exact (2)--art--- of potionmaking... I don't expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with its shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through human veins, (3) --bewitching------ the mind, ensnaring the senses.... I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew (4)---glory------, even stopper death -- if you aren't as big a bunch of dunderheads as I usually have to teach."

Part 2. Which potions are described? 3 pointsa) This is a colourless, odourless potion, which looks like pure water.Draught of Living Deathb) This potion has a distinctive mother-of-pearl sheen and its steam rises in spirals.Amortentia (?)c) This potion has the colour of molten gold. Large drops leap like goldfish above its surface without spilling.Felix Felicis

Part 4. Answer the questions. 3 points1. What potion would you use to regrow lost bones?Skele-gro2. Which potion cures the common cold?Pepper-Up Potion3. What can you use a bezoar for? As a cure for most poisons

X. Transfiguration 10 points1. What is the difference between a werewolf and an Animagus? 1 pointThe shape of the snout2. If you looked at the register of Animagi in the school year 1993-1994, how many 20th century names did you find there? Three 1 point3. Give one of the names on the above-mentioned list. 1 pointMinerva McGonagall4. Supposing that the animal shape of the Animagus is a symbolic reference to the human character of the Animagus, what characteristics do you think the following shapes suggest? 5 points

a) dogLoyaltyb) stagBravery, powerc) ratsneakinessd) cataloofnesse) beetlebeing creepy5. What is a metamorphmagus? Give an example, too. 1 pointSomeone who can change their physical appearance at will, like Nymphadora Tonks.6. Complete the quote. One word for each space. 1 point"Transfiguration is some of the most (1)-difficult------- and dangerous magic you will learn at Hogwarts,” she said. “Anyone messing around in my class will leave and not come back. You have been (2) -warned---------."

Phew! That was a serious brain workout!

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We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.J.K. Rowling

Julia, I've reread parts of a couple of the books in the last few weeks, but I'm still fuzzy even on some of the parts I reread! I'm just going to take it one part at a time. I hope you don't mind. Here is my first section.

Spoiler:

I. Arithmancy 10 pointsList:1. a magical object of which there is only one in magical history (Sorting Hat)2. two magical people with the same animal as Patronus (Snape and Lily)3. three related magical objects (The Deathly Hallows: Elder Wand, Resurrection Stone, and Harry’s cloak)4. the animals of the four Hogwarts houses (Slytherin—serpent; Gryffindor—Lion; Hufflepuff—badger; Ravenclaw—eagle)5. five towers of Hogwarts Castle (Gryffindor Tower, Ravenclaw Tower, Astronomy Tower, Dumbledore’s (Headmaster’s?)Tower, the Divination Tower ?)6. the first names of six brothers (Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George & Ron Weasley)7. seven tasks belonging to the same quest (Hagrid’s 3-headed Fluffy, Sprout’s Devil’s Snare, Flitwick’s Flying Keys, McGonagall’s Wizard’s Chess game, Snape’s potions riddle, Quirrell’s stinky troll, and Dumbledore’s Mirror of Erised, all protecting the Philospher’s Stone. )8. eight appointed Defence Against the Dark Arts teachers of Hogwarts (Quirinus Quirrell, Gilderoy Lockhart, Remus Lupin, fake Mad-Eye Moody (really Barty Jr.), Umbridge, Snape, Amycus Carrow) 9. nine people who (righteously or not) held the title of Headmaster / Headmistress of Hogwarts (Severus Snape, Dolores Umbridge, Albus Dumbledore, ? Fortescue, Armando Dippett, Phineas Nigellus Black, Dilys Derwent, Everard (the one sent to get help for Arthur in OP)10. ten Harry Potter books written by J. K. Rowling. (Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, … the Chamber of Secrets, … the Prisoner of Azkaban, … the Goblet of Fire, … the Order of the Phoneix, … the Half-Blood Prince, … the Deathly Hallows, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch through the Ages, Tales of Beadle the Bard.)This one's probably not fair, as they are all sitting here on my bookshelf!

_________________"I don't understand this new wave of incredibly good-looking vampires. How can they do their hair and makeup so well when they can't see themselves in the mirror?" -- Mark Trenwith, comedian

I. Arithmancy 10 pointsList:1. a magical object of which there is only one in magical history - Resurrection Stone2. two magical people with the same animal as Patronus - Lily Potter and Severus Snape3. three related magical objects - The Deathly Hallows (The Elder Wand, The Cloak of Invisibility and The Resurrection Stone)4. the animals of the four Hogwarts houses - Lion, Eagle, Badger and Snake5. five towers of Hogwarts Castle - Griffindor, Ravenclaw, Astronomy, and umm... Dumbledore's office and Divination?6. the first names of six brothers - Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George and Ron Weasley. 7. seven tasks belonging to the same quest - Destruction of the seven Horcruxes?8. eight appointed Defence Against the Dark Arts teachers of Hogwarts - Quirrell, Gilderoy Lockhart, Remus Lupin, Alastor Moody, Dolores Umbridge, Severus Snape, Amycus Carrow. Don't remember the eighth...9. nine people who (righteously or not) held the title of Headmaster / Headmistress of Hogwarts - Armando Dippet, Albus Dumbledore, Severus Snape, Dolores Umbridge, Minerva McGonagall, Phinneas Nigellus, Emmeline Vance10. ten Harry Potter books written by J. K. Rowling. - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch through the Ages, Tales of Beedle the Bard.

II. Astronomy 10 pointsThe answers are astronomical words which are names of HP characters as well.

1. The name of this star means 'Little King': Regulus2. 'Female warrior', a star in the constellation Orion, also known as 'the Amazon star': Bellatrix?3. The name of the moon and the first name of a young witch: Luna4. A constellation named after a king's beautiful daughter in Greek mythology: Andromeda5. The brightest star in the sky, in the Canis Major constellation, also known as 'the Dog Star': Sirius

III. Care of Magical Creatures 10 pointsPart 1. How well do you know the compulsory readings? 2 points1. Who is the author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? Umm...2. How can you open The Monster Book of Monsters without getting bitten? You have to stroke the spine till they calm down, LOL

Part 2. Magical Creatures 8 points1. The colours of unicorns: Unicorn foals are .......... They turn gold when they are about two years old. Fully grown unicorns are pure white.2. Who can see thestrals? One who has seen death.3. A Blast-ended Screwt is a hybrid creature bred by crossing manticores and fire-crabs.4. What can you use a niffler for? Searching for treasure.5. List four breeds of dragons (½ point each). Norwegian Ridgeback, Chinese Fireball, Hungarian Horntail, Welsh Green

Part 2. Which charm would you use to do the following? 3 pointsa) to conceal a secret - Fideliusb) to open a locked door - Allohomorac) to travel underwater or through an area that has a bad smell -

V. Defence Against the Dark Arts 10 points1. Where can you expect to come across a hinkypunk? In a lonely marsh2. What magic would you use to get rid of a Dementor? - Patronus Charm3. What medicine would you give someone suffering from the aftereffects of a Dementor's presence? - Chocolate4. What spell do you need if you want to get rid of a Boggart? - Riddikulus!5. When do werewolves become dangerous? - During the time of the full moon6. How can you make a werewolf harmless? Wolfsbane potion7. What do you need to resist the Imperius Curse? Umm...willpower?8. Who is the only person in wizarding history who has survived a Killing Curse? Harry Potter9. What process can heal a torn soul? Remorse10. Give the title of a book you can use to learn the practical aspects of DADA. -

VI. Divination 10 pointsPart 1: Who said the following? 5 pointsa) "Many witches and wizards, talented though they are in the area of loud bangs and smells and sudden disappearings, are yet unable to penetrate the veiled mysteries of the future." Sybil Trelawneyb) "I think Divination seems very woolly.... A lot of guesswork, if you ask me." - Hermione Grangerc) “Divination is one of the most imprecise branches of magic. I shall not conceal from you that I have very little patience with it.” - Minerva McGonagalld) “... it was against my inclination to allow the subject of Divination to continue at all.” - Dumbledoree) "We watch the skies for the great tides of evil or change that are sometimes marked there. It may take ten years to be sure of what we are seeing." -Firenze

Part 2. Match the tea leaf symbols with their meanings as described in Unfogging the Future. 3 points

VII. Herbology 10 points1. Aconite is also known as Wolfsbane or ….........................2. Which plant is an essential ingredient in the potion that is an antidote for Petrification? Mandrakes3. What can you use to fight Devil's Snare? Light4. What plant should you eat when you want to have gills and webbed hands and feet? Gillyweed5. Which of the following plants has healing powers? a) dittany a) dittany b) pomegranate c) Screechsnap6. Which plant contains a substance that, when properly diluted and processed, can be used to cure acne? Bubotuber Pus7. What is the name of the following plant? Fat pink pods with seeds that burst into flower if dropped: 8. Which plant spews Stinksap upon contact? Mimbulus Mimbletonia9. Dirigible Plums are said to help a person accept the inevitable.

VIII. History of Magic (this time not about goblin wars...) 10 pointsPart 1. Put the following historical events in chronological order. (Number them so that 1 means the earliest event etc.) 4 points

a) the breaking up of the friendship between Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin - 3b) the prophecy with the words “...the one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies...” is heard - 8c) the death of Sir Nicholas de Mimsy Porpington - 4d) the founding of Ollivander's - 6e) the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy - 1f) the founding of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry - 2g) the making of the Philosopher's Stone - 5h) the defeat of Gellert Grindelwald - 7

Part 2. Read the following Famous Wizards cards and fill the gaps (½ point for each correct answer) 5 points

a) The three (1)Peverell brothers, Antioch, (2) Cadmus and Ignotus, were the original owners and probably inventors of the legendary objects known as the (3) Deathly hallows. Ignotus's grave can still be seen in the graveyard of (4) Godric's Hollow

b) This most controversial and enigmatic of Hogwarts Headmasters, (5)Severus Snape inherited the circular office and the throne-like chair from Albus Dumbledore. During his career, he taught two subjects, namely (6) Potions and (7) Defence against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts, and he invented several spells using the pseudonym (8 ) The Half-blood Prince . Contrary to all appearances and general belief, he was Dumbledore's man and spy through and through in the wizard wars of the second half of the 20th century. He defied Tom Riddle's Legilimency powers using his superb (9) Occlumency skills. Posthumously, he was called “the (10) bravest I ever knew” by Harry Potter.

Part 3. List the names of three Ministers of Magic. 1 point Cornelius Fudge, Rufus Scrimgeour, Pious Thicknesse

IX. Potions 10 pointsPart 1. Complete the quote. One word for each space. 2 points"You are here to learn the (1)--------- science and exact (2) art of potionmaking... I don't expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with its shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through human veins, (3) bewitching the mind, ensnaring the senses.... I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew (4)glory, even stopper death -- if you aren't as big a bunch of dunderheads as I usually have to teach."

Part 2. Which potions are described? 3 pointsa) This is a colourless, odourless potion, which looks like pure water. Draught of Living Deathb) This potion has a distinctive mother-of-pearl sheen and its steam rises in spirals. - Amortensiac) This potion has the colour of molten gold. Large drops leap like goldfish above its surface without spilling. Felix felicis

Part 4. Answer the questions. 3 points1. What potion would you use to regrow lost bones? - Skelegro2. Which potion cures the common cold? - Pepperup Potion3. What can you use a bezoar for? - antidote for poisons

X. Transfiguration 10 points1. What is the difference between a werewolf and an Animagus? 1 point An animagus can transform into an animal whenever they want, but a Werewolf has no control over his transformation.2. If you looked at the register of Animagi in the school year 1993-1994, how many 20th century names did you find there? Six? 1 point3. Give one of the names on the above-mentioned list. 1 point - Minerva McGonagall4. Supposing that the animal shape of the Animagus is a symbolic reference to the human character of the Animagus, what characteristics do you think the following shapes suggest? 5 points

a) dog - loyaltyb) stag - nobility c) rat - cunningd) cat - umm...intelligence?e) beetle - ability to annoy5. What is a metamorphmagus? Give an example, too. 1 point A person who can change their appearance at will. Eg. Nymphadora Tonks6. Complete the quote. One word for each space. 1 point"Transfiguration is some of the most (1) difficult and dangerous magic you will learn at Hogwarts,” she said. “Anyone messing around in my class will leave and not come back. You have been (2) warned."

I. Arithmancy 10 pointsList:1. a magical object of which there is only one in magical history - a Deluminator2. two magical people with the same animal as Patronus - Harry and Snape (stag/doe)3. three related magical objects - the Invisibility Cloak, the Peverell Ring, the Elder Wand 4. the animals of the four Hogwarts houses - snake, lion, eagle, badger5. five towers of Hogwarts Castle - astronomy tower, Gryffindor tower, Ravenclaw tower, north tower (Trelawney's), the headmaster's study?6. the first names of six brothers - Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron 7. seven tasks belonging to the same quest - destroying the seven Horcruxes?8. eight appointed Defence Against the Dark Arts teachers of Hogwarts - Quirrel, Lockhart, Lupin, Mad-Eye Moody/ Barty Crouch Jr, Umbridge, Snape, Alecto Carrow (or was it her brother?)9. nine people who (righteously or not) held the title of Headmaster / Headmistress of Hogwarts - Albus Dumbledore, Dolores Umbridge, Severus Snape, Armando Dippet, Godric Gryffindor? and I can think of no other right now ()10. ten Harry Potter books written by J. K. Rowling. - PS/SS, CoS, PoA, GoF, OotP, HBP, DH, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages, The Tales of Beedle the Bard

II. Astronomy 10 pointsThe answers are astronomical words which are names of HP characters as well.

1. The name of this star means 'Little King': Regulus2. 'Female warrior', a star in the constellation Orion, also known as 'the Amazon star': Minerva?3. The name of the moon and the first name of a young witch: Luna4. A constellation named after a king's beautiful daughter in Greek mythology: Andromeda?5. The brightest star in the sky, in the Canis Major constellation, also known as 'the Dog Star': Sirius

III. Care of Magical Creatures 10 pointsPart 1. How well do you know the compulsory readings? 2 points1. Who is the author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? Newt Scamander2. How can you open The Monster Book of Monsters without getting bitten? By stroking its spine

Part 2. Magical Creatures 8 points1. The colours of unicorns: Unicorn foals are …...golden................... They turn …........silver.................. when they are about two years old. Fully grown unicorns are pure ….......white.................2. Who can see thestrals? Those who have seen somebody die.3. A …........Blast-Ended Skrewt................................ is a hybrid creature bred by crossing manticores and fire-crabs.4. What can you use a niffler for? They can find lost jewelry for you.5. List four breeds of dragons (½ point each). Hungarian Horntail, Chinese Fireball, Welsh Green, Norbert(a)

Part 2. Which charm would you use to do the following? 3 pointsa) to conceal a secret - the one that makes you a Secret-Keeper which name escapes me right now ()b) to open a locked door - Alohomorac) to travel underwater or through an area that has a bad smell - Bubble-head Charm

V. Defence Against the Dark Arts 10 points1. Where can you expect to come across a hinkypunk? In a bog?2. What magic would you use to get rid of a Dementor? create a Patronus3. What medicine would you give someone suffering from the aftereffects of a Dementor's presence? Chocolate4. What spell do you need if you want to get rid of a Boggart? Riddikulus5. When do werewolves become dangerous? At the full moon6. How can you make a werewolf harmless? by giving him the Wolfsbane Potion7. What do you need to resist the Imperius Curse? strength of will8. Who is the only person in wizarding history who has survived a Killing Curse? Harry Potter (twice)9. What process can heal a torn soul? remorse10. Give the title of a book you can use to learn the practical aspects of DADA. Fighting the Faceless (is that a book?)

_________________"There's an old Earth saying, captain. A phrase of great power and wisdom and consolation to the soul in times of need... Allons-y!" The Doctor

I. Arithmancy 10 pointsList:1. a magical object of which there is only one in magical history Pensieve2. two magical people with the same animal as Patronus Lily Potter and Severus Snape3. three related magical objects Deathly Hallows-Elder Wand, Cloak of Invisibility, Resurrection Stone4. the animals of the four Hogwarts houses Gryffindor-Lion, Ravenclaw-Eagle, Huffelpuff-Badger, Slytherin-Snake5. five towers of Hogwarts Castle Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, North, Astronomy, and ?6. the first names of six brothers Weasleys-Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron7. seven tasks belonging to the same quest Fulffy, Devil’s Snare, flying keys, troll, chess game, potion logic, mirror of Erised8. eight appointed Defence Against the Dark Arts teachers of Hogwarts Quirell, Lockhart, Lupin, Moody, Umbridge, Slughorn, Snape, Carro9. nine people who (righteously or not) held the title of Headmaster / Headmistress of Hogwarts Dumnledore, Snape, McGonagall, Umbridge, Dippet, Black, ? ? ?10. ten Harry Potter books written by J. K. Rowling.PS/SS, CoS, PoA, GoF, OoP, HBP, DH, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages, Tales of Beedle the Bard

II. Astronomy 10 pointsThe answers are astronomical words which are names of HP characters as well. 1. The name of this star means 'Little King': Regulus2. 'Female warrior', a star in the constellation Orion, also known as 'the Amazon star': Bellatrix?3. The name of the moon and the first name of a young witch: Luna4. A constellation named after a king's beautiful daughter in Greek mythology: Andromeda?5. The brightest star in the sky, in the Canis Major constellation, also known as 'the Dog Star': Sirius

III. Care of Magical Creatures 10 pointsPart 1. How well do you know the compulsory readings? 2 points1. Who is the author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? Newt Scamander2. How can you open The Monster Book of Monsters without getting bitten? Stroke it’s spine

Part 2. Magical Creatures 8 points1. The colours of unicorns: Unicorn foals are gold. They turn silver when they are about two years old. Fully grown unicorns are pure white.2. Who can see thestrals? People who have witnessed death3. A blast-ended screwt is a hybrid creature bred by crossing manticores and fire-crabs.4. What can you use a niffler for? Searching for gold5. List four breeds of dragons (½ point each). Norwegian Ridgeback, Chinese Fireball, Hungarian Horntail, Swedish Shortsnout

Part 2. Which charm would you use to do the following? 3 pointsa) to conceal a secret-Fidelius charmb) to open a locked door-Alohomorac) to travel underwater or through an area that has a bad smell-Bubble head charm

V. Defence Against the Dark Arts 10 points1. Where can you expect to come across a hinkypunk? 2. What magic would you use to get rid of a Dementor? A patronus3. What medicine would you give someone suffering from the aftereffects of a Dementor's presence? Chocolate4. What spell do you need if you want to get rid of a Boggart? Ridikulus5. When do werewolves become dangerous? During a full moon6. How can you make a werewolf harmless? Wolfsbane potion7. What do you need to resist the Imperius Curse? A strong will8. Who is the only person in wizarding history who has survived a Killing Curse? Harry Potter9. What process can heal a torn soul? Remorse10. Give the title of a book you can use to learn the practical aspects of DADA.

VI. Divination 10 pointsPart 1: Who said the following? 5 pointsa) "Many witches and wizards, talented though they are in the area of loud bangs and smells and sudden disappearings, are yet unable to penetrate the veiled mysteries of the future." Professor Trelawnyb) "I think Divination seems very woolly.... A lot of guesswork, if you ask me." Hermionec) “Divination is one of the most imprecise branches of magic. I shall not conceal from you that I have very little patience with it.” Professor McGonagalld) “... it was against my inclination to allow the subject of Divination to continue at all.” Dumbledoree) "We watch the skies for the great tides of evil or change that are sometimes marked there. It may take ten years to be sure of what we are seeing." Firenze

Part 2. Match the tea leaf symbols with their meanings as described in Unfogging the Future. 3 points1. acorn E2. club C3. Cross F4. falcon B5. the Grim D6. sun A

VII. Herbology 10 points1. Aconite is also known as wolfsbane or root of asphodel (sp?)2. Which plant is an essential ingredient in the potion that is an antidote for Petrification? Mandrake3. What can you use to fight Devil's Snare? Fire4. What plant should you eat when you want to have gills and webbed hands and feet? Gillyweed5. Which of the following plants has healing powers? Dittanya) dittany b) pomegranate c) Screechsnap6. Which plant contains a substance that, when properly diluted and processed, can be used to cure acne?7. What is the name of the following plant? Fat pink pods with seeds that burst into flower if dropped: 8. Which plant spews Stinksap upon contact? Mimbulus Mimbletonia9. Dirigible Plums are said to help a person accept the …...............................

VIII. History of Magic (this time not about goblin wars...) 10 pointsPart 1. Put the following historical events in chronological order. (Number them so that 1 means the earliest event etc.) 4 points 3. a) the breaking up of the friendship between Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin 8. b) the prophecy with the words “...the one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies...” is heard5. c) the death of Sir Nicholas de Mimsy Porpington1. d) the founding of Ollivander's6. e) the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy2. f) the founding of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry4. g) the making of the Philosopher's Stone7. h) the defeat of Gellert Grindelwald

Part 2. Read the following Famous Wizards cards and fill the gaps (½ point for each correct answer) 5 pointsa) The three (1)Peverell brothers, Antioch, (2)........... and Ignotus, were the original owners and probably inventors of the legendary objects known as the (3)the Deathly Hallows. Ignotus's grave can still be seen in the graveyard of (4)Godric’s Hollow.

b) This most controversial and enigmatic of Hogwarts Headmasters, (5)Severus Snape inherited the circular office and the throne-like chair from Albus Dumbledore. During his career, he taught two subjects, namely (6)Potions and (7)Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts, and he invented several spells using the pseudonym (8 )the half blood prince . Contrary to all appearances and general belief, he was Dumbledore's man and spy through and through in the wizard wars of the second half of the 20th century. He defied Tom Riddle's Legilimency powers using his superb (9)Occlumency skills. Posthumously, he was called “the (10)bravest wizard I ever knew” by Harry Potter.

Part 3. List the names of three Ministers of Magic. 1 pointFudge, Scrimgeour, Shacklebolt

IX. Potions 10 pointsPart 1. Complete the quote. One word for each space. 2 points"You are here to learn the (1)subtle science and exact (2)art of potionmaking... I don't expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with its shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through human veins, (3) ------------ the mind, ensnaring the senses.... I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew (4)glory, even stopper death -- if you aren't as big a bunch of dunderheads as I usually have to teach."

Part 2. Which potions are described? 3 pointsa) This is a colourless, odourless potion, which looks like pure water.b) This potion has a distinctive mother-of-pearl sheen and its steam rises in spirals.c) This potion has the colour of molten gold. Large drops leap like goldfish above its surface without spilling. Felix FelicisPart 3. Match the list of ingredients with the potion. 2 points1. a) powdered moonstone and syrup of hellebore3. b) asphodel, infusion of wormwood, valerian roots, sopophorous bean2. c) lacewing flies, leeches, bicorn horn, knotgrass, fluxweed, boomslang skin, a human part4. d) ground scarab beetle, ginger root, armadillo bile

Part 4. Answer the questions. 3 points1. What potion would you use to regrow lost bones? Skele-gro2. Which potion cures the common cold?3. What can you use a bezoar for? Antidote for poisons

X. Transfiguration 10 points1. What is the difference between a werewolf and an Animagus? 1 pointBeing a werewolf is a condition after being bitten by another werewolf, Anamagus is an animal you turn yourself into at will.2. If you looked at the register of Animagi in the school year 1993-1994, how many 20th century names did you find there? 1 point3. Give one of the names on the above-mentioned list. 1 point Minerva McGonagall4. Supposing that the animal shape of the Animagus is a symbolic reference to the human character of the Animagus, what characteristics do you think the following shapes suggest? 5 points

a) dogb) stagc) ratd) cate) beetle5. What is a metamorphmagus? Give an example, too. 1 point One who can alter their appearance at will. Nymphadora Tonks.6. Complete the quote. One word for each space. 1 point"Transfiguration is some of the most (1)precise and dangerous magic you will learn at Hogwarts,” she said. “Anyone messing around in my class will leave and not come back. You have been (2) warned."

VI. Divination 10 pointsPart 1: Who said the following? 5 pointsa) "Many witches and wizards, talented though they are in the area of loud bangs and smells and sudden disappearings, are yet unable to penetrate the veiled mysteries of the future." Pr Trelawneyb) "I think Divination seems very woolly.... A lot of guesswork, if you ask me." Hermione Grangerc) “Divination is one of the most imprecise branches of magic. I shall not conceal from you that I have very little patience with it.” Pr McGonagalld) “... it was against my inclination to allow the subject of Divination to continue at all.” Albus Dumbledoree) "We watch the skies for the great tides of evil or change that are sometimes marked there. It may take ten years to be sure of what we are seeing." One of the Centaurs, Firenze I'd say.

Part 2. Match the tea leaf symbols with their meanings as described in Unfogging the Future. 3 points

VII. Herbology 10 points1. Aconite is also known as …wolsbane......... or ….....moonwort....................2. Which plant is an essential ingredient in the potion that is an antidote for Petrification? the mandrake3. What can you use to fight Devil's Snare? fire/light4. What plant should you eat when you want to have gills and webbed hands and feet? Gillyweed5. Which of the following plants has healing powers? a) dittanya) dittany b) pomegranate c) Screechsnap6. Which plant contains a substance that, when properly diluted and processed, can be used to cure acne? Bubotuber pus?7. What is the name of the following plant? Fat pink pods with seeds that burst into flower if dropped: Snargalug ?8. Which plant spews Stinksap upon contact? Mimbulus Mimbletonia9. Dirigible Plums are said to help a person accept the …....unlikely...........................

VIII. History of Magic (this time not about goblin wars...) 10 pointsPart 1. Put the following historical events in chronological order. (Number them so that 1 means the earliest event etc.) 4 points

2 - a) the breaking up of the friendship between Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin 8 - b) the prophecy with the words “...the one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies...” is heard6 -c) the death of Sir Nicholas de Mimsy Porpington5 - d) the founding of Ollivander's4 - e) the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy1 - f) the founding of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry3 - g) the making of the Philosopher's Stone (supposing Flamel created it in his youth in the 14th century)7 - h) the defeat of Gellert Grindelwald

Part 2. Read the following Famous Wizards cards and fill the gaps (½ point for each correct answer) 5 points

a) The three (1)…...Peverell...................... brothers, Antioch, (2)...Cadmus........ and Ignotus, were the original owners and probably inventors of the legendary objects known as the (3)…..Hallows..................... Ignotus's grave can still be seen in the graveyard of (4)....Godric's Hollow....................................

b) This most controversial and enigmatic of Hogwarts Headmasters, (5)….....Severus Snape............................ inherited the circular office and the throne-like chair from Albus Dumbledore. During his career, he taught two subjects, namely (6)…..Potions....................... and (7)…......DADA................... at Hogwarts, and he invented several spells using the pseudonym (8 )…..the Prince........................................ . Contrary to all appearances and general belief, he was Dumbledore's man and spy through and through in the wizard wars of the second half of the 20th century. He defied Tom Riddle's Legilimency powers using his superb (9)…....Occlumency.................... skills. Posthumously, he was called “the (10)…......bravest man................. I ever knew” by Harry Potter.

IX. Potions 10 pointsPart 1. Complete the quote. One word for each space. 2 points"You are here to learn the (1)--precise------- science and exact (2)---art------- of potionmaking... I don't expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with its shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through human veins, (3) ---bewildering--------- the mind, ensnaring the senses.... I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew (4)----beauty-------------, even stopper death -- if you aren't as big a bunch of dunderheads as I usually have to teach."

Part 2. Which potions are described? 3 pointsa) This is a colourless, odourless potion, which looks like pure water. Veritaserumb) This potion has a distinctive mother-of-pearl sheen and its steam rises in spirals. Amortensiac) This potion has the colour of molten gold. Large drops leap like goldfish above its surface without spilling. Felix Felicis

Part 4. Answer the questions. 3 points1. What potion would you use to regrow lost bones? Skelegro2. Which potion cures the common cold? Pepperup Potion3. What can you use a bezoar for? As an antidote to most poisons

X. Transfiguration 10 points1. What is the difference between a werewolf and an Animagus? 1 pointYou become a werewolf if you have suffered the bite of a werewolf while you can ebcome an Animagus through work and practice.2. If you looked at the register of Animagi in the school year 1993-1994, how many 20th century names did you find there? 5? 1 point3. Give one of the names on the above-mentioned list. 1 pointMinerva McGonagall4. Supposing that the animal shape of the Animagus is a symbolic reference to the human character of the Animagus, what characteristics do you think the following shapes suggest? 5 points

a) dog - faithfulness (and Sirius is a star from the Canis Major constellation)b) stag - protectivenessc) rat - deceptivenessd) cat - shrewdnesse) beetle - nosiness5. What is a metamorphmagus? Give an example, too. 1 pointIt is someone who can change the shape of her face/hair at will, like Tonks6. Complete the quote. One word for each space. 1 point"Transfiguration is some of the most (1)-advanced------- and dangerous magic you will learn at Hogwarts,” she said. “Anyone messing around in my class will leave and not come back. You have been (2) -warned---------."

Phew! That was tough! It must have taken you a lot of time to create that quizz, Julia!

_________________"There's an old Earth saying, captain. A phrase of great power and wisdom and consolation to the soul in times of need... Allons-y!" The Doctor